Hussain Hazbavi “The only way to stop the threat is to destroy Iranian missiles at their source — in storage depots or at launch platforms used to fire them.
The United States has requested permission to use British bases for this specific and limited defensive purpose.
We have taken the decision to approve this request in order to prevent Iran from launching missiles across the region, killing innocent civilians, endangering British lives, and striking countries that were not involved.
We will also bring in experts from Ukraine to help Gulf partners intercept Iranian drones.
We all remember the mistakes of Iraq, and we have learned those lessons.
We did not take part in the initial strikes on Iran, and we will not join any offensive action at this time.”
— Keir Starmer, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom